Andrea N.
5/18/2025
My family of three visited Villa Tronco on a Saturday. Parking was easy at the lot next door or the public parking garage nearby. We made a reservation for 5:30 but arrived a bit early and were...
Villa Tronco Italian Restaurant
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1213 Blanding St
Columbia, SC 29201
Villa Tronco is the oldest restaurant in South Carolina, established in 1940 and located in a historic 19th-century firehouse in Columbia. This family-owned establishment has been serving traditional Italian cuisine for five generations, inviting guests to enjoy authentic recipes and a warm atmosphere paired with Italian hospitality.
Known for its delicious offerings, including Carmella's Famous Cheesecake and Villa Tronco Salad Dressing, the restaurant caters to a variety of special occasions, from birthday parties to corporate events. With an emphasis on bespoke catering and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences, Villa Tronco stands out as a premier choice for gatherings of any size.
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Megan B.
9/12/2025
Old school Italian style restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. Pizza was very good, thin crust. So nice to get bread and butter with a meal without additional cost!! Delicious chicken Parmesan. Red sauce...
Lauren B.
10/24/2025
they made us wait for 30 minutes and we had a reservation. on top of that, they gave us our pasta LUKE WARM with barely any sauce, overcooked. then charged us for extra sauce, when it was legit so...
Cherie L.
11/6/2025
I went with my family when we were visiting South Carolina. The ambience was nice and the service was good but the food is not real Italian. My in-laws enjoyed their Salmon, the muscles were hit...
Scott S.
12/14/2024
You know? 7 years later I can really appreciate Villa Tronco more. They're not trying to be fancy- just comforting. Sometimes it's really nice to go inside of a really dark restaurant on a cold...
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